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Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> I am opposed to any expansion of the Caribou Cross mine. I live right off Caribou Rd and ride my bike up to the <br /> top frequently in the summer and ski up there in the winter. I see the impact of the increase activity at the mine <br /> already,since the new ownership.They have not been as good of neighbors as they have said they will be. <br /> There is an increase in truck traffic from the mine,often times speeding past me while I am riding my bike. <br /> There is an increase in dust and air pollution at my house. <br /> Additionally,at a meeting a few years ago with the mine operators and their lawyer,they assured us they were <br /> not trying to close our access to recreation on our public lands.Yet now we find many no trespassing signs and <br /> orange fencing in places that historically have been access points to Nation Forest land. I have been using <br /> these trails for nearly 20 years,and they have been there for a lot longer than that. <br /> I have concern about the condition of Caribou Rd above the mine's entrance, it appears to be collapsing, I've <br /> also witnessed them spraying something into the mine shaft in that area that has over sprayed into the trees. <br /> Not sure what it is though. I've also seen the creek in my back yard turn yellow at times,and would like <br /> increased water monitoring. <br /> Lastly, I would request a traffic survey done about the increase in traffic that will impact our neighborhood down <br /> below the mine on Caribou. I can only imagine that is will be proportionate to the increase in size of what they <br /> are asking. Is Caribou Rd even engineered and designed to handle the increase in size,weight and volume of <br /> traffic that will come with this expansion? <br /> Permitting Action Comment/Objection is Regarding <br /> New Permit Change to Existing Permit <br /> Permit Number* (?) <br /> Enter a valid permit number <br /> M1977410 <br /> Revision Type and Sequence <br /> expansion <br /> County* <br /> Colorado County where the proposed operation is located <br /> Boulder <br /> Enter one county only <br /> Site Name <br /> Cross and Caribou Mine <br /> Perm ittee/Operator Name <br /> Grand Island LLC <br /> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION <br /> Are there supporting photos, maps, or documents you wish to upload? <br /> Yes • No <br /> By submitting this form electronically you agree to receive any/all follow up correspondence from the Division of <br /> Reclamation, Mining,and Safety at the email address you have provided. <br />